{"id":558,"date":"2021-03-15T04:00:27","date_gmt":"2021-03-15T10:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/?p=558"},"modified":"2021-03-14T20:48:53","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T02:48:53","slug":"index-of-the-march-2021-issue","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.elca.org\/adminmatters\/index-of-the-march-2021-issue\/","title":{"rendered":"Index of the March 2021 Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Issue 75 of Administration Matters<\/h2>\n<h3><strong>2020 tax guide now available <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Portico Benefit Services offers a set of annually updated Richard R. Hammar tax guides at no cost to pastors and congregations participating in the ELCA benefit program. Both 2020 editions address the tax-related impacts of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, passed in March 2020. Clergy and sponsoring organizations can access the guides through <a href=\"https:\/\/myportico.porticobenefits.org\/?redirectUrl=%2Fretirement-center%2Ftax-planning-resources\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">myPortico<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/employerlink.porticobenefits.org\/?redirectUrl=%2Fresources%2Fadditional-tax-information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">EmployerLink<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>New PPP guidance and loan application forms available<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>The Small Business Administration (SBA) and U.S. Treasury have issued new guidance and application forms for Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Here are the latest developments pertinent to nonprofit organizations, including churches, schools and private institutions of higher education. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.capincrouse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/CapinCrouse-New-PPP-Guidance-and-Loan-Application-Forms-Available.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Independent contractor or employee?<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Correctly classifying employees and independent contractors is crucial for each congregation and church entity. The ELCA offers a checklist to help you review employment classification. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Independent_contractor_vs_employee_2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Information security<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Identity and data theft, phishing, ransomware and malware are real and present risks for all organizations. The ELCA\u2019s Information Security Webinar presentation will help you strengthen your controls, minimize your risks, and identify areas that may need to be addressed. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/download.elca.org\/ELCA%20Resource%20Repository\/Security_Awareness_Webinar_200421.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Why background checks matter<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Performing a background check is a final step often taken by employers to verify the information provided by a job candidate. A\u00a0background check is\u00a0a reliable way of verifying claims made by job seekers during the hiring process. These reports promote a safe workplace and are a useful risk-management tool. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.churchmutual.com\/13472\/Why%20Background%20Checks%20Matter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Winter weather roof hazards<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>We are in the middle of winter, and most of the country has already experienced harsh temperatures, snow and ice. A recent story in <em>The Good Steward<\/em> newsletter explains the weather conditions that can erode your roof and end in costly repairs. &gt;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cpg.org\/global\/about-us\/newsroom\/newsletters\/newsletter-archive\/the-good-steward-archive\/winter-weather-roof-hazards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Issue 75 of Administration Matters 2020 tax guide now available Portico Benefit Services offers a set of annually updated Richard R. 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